Currently Ranked: #89 in The Mafia  Queen as of 4/27/17
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Edited: 4/24/17
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( Picture: Astrid
Actor: Hayden Panettiene)
Chapter {5}: Skin Tight
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Lauren's P.O.V

I wasn't awoken by the cries of Ella in the middle of the night, or the stupid phone alarm I always forgot to turn off. Instead the light shinning through the white curtains woke me up. My eyes adjusted to the surroundings in my new room. There's a vanity set pushed up against the wall to the left of the room and the bathroom adjacent from that. It has a level of sophisticatedness that this whole house seemed to have, elegant and expensive. Perfect for a clumsy person.

Not really motivated to get out of bed , I go against my own will and touch the cold tiled floor, padding my self to the bathroom. Clicking on the light I flinch back at my appearance, sleeping beauty had it easy. My hair had come out of its bun, random hairs sticking up ,others falling down in random positions. Today I didn't wake up with smeared make up, thank god, otherwise that would have completed the look. I quickly brush my teeth and take a quick shower. I had three ways to clean my self, the tub, stand up shower, or the hot tub.
What would happen today? I think as I check for clothes in the walk-in closet, that I had observed yesterday. The only problem was that there was no sweats, jeans, tights, no just rows upon rows of dresses in all size and colors. Groaning I walk over to the room and grab my phone, that I had forgotten to charge last night and sigh defeat. My luggage wasn't in here, and I didn't want to wear the same clothes again. Looking around the room I come across a silver intercoms system that was next to the door, clicking on a couple of buttons I find the one that lets me speak. This house was so big they needed an intercom system.

" Hello?" Puzzled I wait for a response. I've officially lost all dignity talking to an unresponsive wall.

A buzzing sound come out it, like static. " Ah! Lauren you're up, good morning it's Ingrid. How can I help?" That lady's voice breaks thought. Ingrid, I remember Kendra saying she was my, dressmaker. She could definitely help me.

" I was actually about to get dressed, but there's only dresses in the closet. Can you find someone to bring me my luggage?" Ingrid laughs when I finish. What was so funny about that?

" Honey, your sweatpants days are over. Your in the Mafia now, it's all about the dresses. I'm going to come up and help you." She says and the line goes dead. I tighten the fluffy black towel and wait for her. It's all about the dresses, your in the Mafia now Lauren.

A knock comes from the door, standing up I open it to Ingrid and my assistant Astrid. They both come in with bright smiles. They were both wearing the same black dress with a silver strap and a similar updo. Ingrid rubs my shoulders and heads for the closet, Astrid takes a seat on the cubicle.

" Hi, I'm Astrid." The blond says showing off her radiant white teeth. Maybe I should brush my teeth again."It's a good thing you're up this early, now I won't have to rearrange your schedule." Astrid says opening her agenda checking off a couple of things.

" Schedule?" I ask glancing back at Ingrid who was pulling dresses out left and right. Throwing the ones she didn't like with disgust to the floor. Astride blue eyes meet mine.

" Hm Hm," she glances back down and I can't help but shift on my feet. She was making feel slightly insecure."Today you'll have brunch your trainer, Carter, at 10:30, then actual training with him at 4. You will have tea by yourself at 2, to unwind from the shopping at 12. Then at six, dinner with us." My mouth is slightly opened. That was the whole day gone, and what about Ella.

" What about Ella? There's no room in that schedule for me to spend time with Ella." I frown, I haven't seen her since I've been up and I didn't get a chance to say goodnight to her last night as I was exhausted and wanted to go to sleep. Astrid tells me to wait a moment.

" You can have your tea with Ella if you want, but that's all I can promise until we get home from dinner." She says and I nod my head in agreement. Ella would sleep with me tonight for lost time today. Ingrid walks back out carrying a floor gown lace pink dress with an open back and a pair of silver stilettos.

" Isn't it a dead dropper?" Ingrid exclaims and I nod my head yes ad I rub the rough material with my fingers. The dress was beautiful, maybe I wouldn't mind today. I quickly change into, it hugged at my curvy figure and covered my feet even with the heels on. Which I had to take a couple practice runs in. Ingrid's magically fingers comb through my knotty hair drying it out,then curling it placing to the right side of my head. I could feel the pins pushing into my scalp uncomfortably, who ever said beauty is pain wasn't obviously a girl.

Astrid bugs us to stay on schedule as were rushed out the door and into the limo. Ella was on her with Keith and Rosetta to grab some things for her new room, her being with Keith bought comfort to me. She easily adjusted to him. The limo starts and Ingrid touches up her make up, as well as Astrid.

" So where's the brunch again?" I ask glancing out the window. Today was sunny and not a single breeze.

" The royal garden. Since the queen is in love with Jay were free to use it anytime we like." Astrid says rubbing her lips together. So pretty.

" That's a nice." The rest of the ride I look out the window, admiring the view.

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The car had come to a stop. We all get out and wait for Astrid to get organized. Another car pulls up and two boys step out.

" Lauren I'm sure you remember Vincent and Noah, your security details. They'll be with wherever you go for your own protection. Now posture straight, smile, and try not to trip, were on Royal grounds now." She says with a laugh and I can't help the pressure she just put on me. Might as well put a spotlight on me. Vincent and Noah stand on either side of me when we walk but stay a little behind as Astrid walk with me. She takes out a fancy umbrella and puts it over my head. I give her a weird look.

" It's a sign of royalty. The dutchds, prime minister, and the heirs to the thrones eat here as well, they tend to be nicer when they know you have money. " She says annoyed. Money and power, of course people will be nice if you have money.

" Money and power equal kindness. Got it. But I'm not rich." I say covering my eyes with my hands, the sun was starting to bother me.

" I wish you weren't so oblivious to things." Astrid says with a sigh. "Jay picked you for Ella but he also picked you for something else. All the answers you want are right in front of you, your just not looking. The dresses, the security, the house, and the parties. Have you honestly not consider the fact that you are the next Mafia queen. " She says tugging on my arm and I gape at her like a fish. I was not!

" What the hell are you talking about?" I manage to say as I process the words. It kind of made sense but then again it didn't.

" In order for Ella to be the official princess, there has to be a king and a queen. Lauren," She says looking at me with hope. " your the Mafia queen!"

"What!" I screech, everyone comes to a halt and looks at me. Awkwardly smiling I lock arms with Astrid and knock into her, signaling her to come up with an excuse. " Sorry, Astrid was spelling the beans about something and I got a little excited." Lauren scowls at us, her eyes narrowing.

" Spill the beans about what?"

" About the new dress that you're making, sorry I couldn't help it. Lauren's in love with the idea though." Astrid says straight forwardly, Ingrid believe her as a smile forms on her face. They continue walking Astrida and I laugh a little. I couldn't believe this, I was the queen.

After a couple more minutes of walking ,were lead into a wide area of garden covered with tables and chairs. Ingrid sits me at the first table while the others sit in the back of mine. She told me Carter should be here any moement. There were little finger sandwiches and tea cups with no tea.

You're the Mafia queen, your the fucking queen.

" Pardon my tardiness, I'm Carter. Lauren right?" The man in his early twenties with slick black hair and pale skin remind me of a vampire, the breathing warm-blooded kind. I shake his extend hand.

" Yeah that's me, plain old Lauren who's going to get training from you." I say and rethink my words.

" From the lack of enthusiasm I assume you don't enjoy exercise." His green eyes gleam with humor as he pours a cup of tea. I say thank you and take a sip, then set it back down as I didn't enjoy the flavor of any tea.

" I barley managed the stairs this morning or last night." I say jokingly. Carter shakes his head a couple of times before taking a bite of the cucumber sandwiches, I didn't like those either. Where's a lMc Donald's?

" There's an elevator,I'm sure Keith found that amusing."

" I'm sure he did. So what exactly are we going to do?" I ask

" Well I'm your physical Rainer and your mental trainer. Not only will I help you get in shape I'm going to teach you how to be a royal." He says wiping the corner of his mouth. He goes on to tell me that there would be certain postured, and walks with ideal conversations that he would need to teach me and the more he went on the more I realized what was actually happening.

" You're teaching me how to be a queen, aren't you?" I say with a sigh.

Great just great.

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Woah Queen Lauren?

Has a ring to it, doesn't it?
Btw Carter needs to go somewhere, stairs are the worst.

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~ Kayla🌸